Christopher E. "Chris" Asaro, 55, of Cropwell, AL went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2023 after a two year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side.  Chris was born on November 6,1967 in Charleston, SC to James and Joyce Asaro who preceded him in death. In 1987, after three years of dating, he married his forever love, Amy Brown at Robinwood Baptist Church. They spent the next thirty-five years creating a family and building a...

Willie Edward "Boot" Robinson was born June 8, 1947 to the late Metokia and Evola Robinson of Pell City, AL. At an early age, Willie confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior. Willie transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home. He joined his life with Nettie Bush, with almost 58 years to this union in which they had three children. "Boot" was employed at Riverside Refactories now known as Allied Minerals in Riverside, AL. He worked there for...

Joseph Preston Howard, Sr. (affectionately known as “Preston” or “Pres”), 87, of Riverside, Alabama, passed away peacefully at the home of his son on Christmas Eve, December, 24, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in Riverside, Alabama on September 7, 1935, and was the youngest child to the late Johnnie and Dollie (Moore) Howard all of whom predeceased him in death.  Preston was a firm...

Joseph Theodore Robinson, Jr., the oldest child of the late Joseph Theodore, Sr., and the late Nettie K. Lipscomb Robinson, was born September 20, 1957. He transitioned to eternal life on Friday, December 23, 2022. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and throughout his life remained a firm believer in Christ. Preceding him in death are his siblings, Clarice Childs and Henry Hardwick; his grandsons, Zeundre Cameron and Jeremiah Robinson. Joseph, known to all as...

Brother Fred Ledford was born April 17, 1945 in St. Clair County, Pell City, AL to the late Marie L. Mays and Fred Mays. Brother Ledford departed this life on December 23, 2022. Fred worked at Riverside Refractories for forty plus years. He also worked at Jefferson Home Furniture. He later moved to California for a period of time and later returned home. He was known to many as "Joker". Fred often used these words when talking, "down to the point" and "the point...

Alvin DeWayne Watson made his transition to eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was the fourth child born to the union of the late Harold J. Watson, Sr. and Marynette N. Watson.  He was born on October 4, 1961.  Alvin graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1980. Alvin was very creative and talented. He loved working with his hands. Alvin was a very good drummer during his early years of life. He loved the beach and was an avid swimmer. He also was...

Mitchell Lee Beavers was born February 10, 1946 in Pell City, Alabama to the late Leroy Beavers and Lucille Bush Beavers. Mitchell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rocky Zion Baptist Church in Pell City, AL.    In 1963, Mitchell moved to New York. He was employed by Top Job Personnel in Manhattan, New York as a supervisor. He also owned Mitchell's Limousine Service. In 1967, he met the love of his life, Gerline Jefferson Beavers aka "Baby...

Tenishia Nicole Woods was born December 5, 1981 to Mr. Bruce Woods and the late Ms. Sharon Sanders. Tenishia was one of a kind, she loved everyone for who they were. She accepted everybody as her family. Tenishia accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and her faith was always strong. She would always say "I ain't never worried cause Baby....God got me!". She had two children with Harold Williams, one child with the late Richard Whiteside, and one child with her fiance Michael...

Sherelle Heard was born April 3, 1973, in Detroit, MI to the parentage of William Ledford and the late Sheldia Heard. She confessed Christ at an early age, and she held fast to her foundation and faith in the Lord. She departed this life on October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother Sheldia Heard and grandparents, Ruthie and Howard Heard.  Sherelle was a devoted and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was...

Carol Jeanette Turner, "MawMaw Carol", was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved the Lord and her family is grateful. She rests in the arms of her Savior now. She was filled with fun and laughter, always ready to hit the road for a fun time. She will be missed and loved forever. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Clark Carry Turner; her father, Elgen; and her mother, Loretta Whatley. She is survived by her children, David Wayne Batson, Daniel Walter...